Shave Kits

[ByNelson]

21 hours ago, Stetson912 said:

@ByNelson, dirkba already said it. The art of making cases volume 2 by Al stohlman. There are 3 volumes total. They are worth having in your library for sure. 

@dirkba thanks for the response. Much obliged.

 

22 hours ago, dirkba said:

Hi ByNelson,

Those instructions and diagrams are in: The art of Making Leather Cases - volume 2.

send me your mail address - dirkba@webafrica.org.za 

 I also modified the "handle" for better carry purpose and added a side pocket

 

 

Thanks guys  

[kncorey]

Thanks everybody for the comments, the kits have been well received now that the holidays are over.  These are great projects to practice zippers, I've found that the key to getting a nice zipper is using a strong two-sided tape to hold it in place, and ensuring that when you stitch back through the zipper tape, you make sure your needle enters the stitching hole cleanly.  That means perpendicular - it's easy to come in at a bit of an angle, and in doing so you might snag a couple of the threads from the zipper tape (since your stitch holes through the tape will not be as clean as through leather).  If you do catch some of the thread, it will pull just enough to make the top stitch a little wonky.  As far as the piping goes, it's not as hard as it might seem, just make sure the leather for the piping is thin, but not so thin that you need a filler to give it a round fold (the part that shows).  This design allows the piping to be butt-joined, since the seam is hidden under the end tabs.  If the piping seam is going to be exposed, then it needs to be overlapped, which is much trickier.  Also realize that your glue line will be much smaller than you might think, since it will be turned inside out and have stress placed on the seam.  Glue just thin enough so that it holds together for the hole punching.  Happy New Year folks!

[Genzale]

Great work! I like the dimensions ass well.

[JMcC]

Those are sweet! Good job on all of them. Now send me one for free and I will advertise your product for you! (joke)